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Middle East Eye
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
France condemns extension of Israeli military offensive into central Gaza
The French Ministry for Foreign Affairs has condemned Israel's extension of its military offensive into central Gaza. The statement follows targeted Israeli shelling of the central Gaza city of Deir el-Balah on Monday after the Israeli army warned it was launching an operation "in an area where it has not operated before". 'France strongly condemns the extension of the Israeli offensive to the centre of Gaza, where evacuation orders have led to the displacement of tens of thousands of people in Deir el-Balah and are hampering the work of numerous United Nations agencies and international NGOs,' the French foreign ministry said. The ministry's statement follows yesterday's joint statement co-authored by over 20 countries, including France and the UK, calling for an end to Israel's war on Gaza.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Finland urges Russia to agree to unconditional ceasefire after latest attacks on Ukraine
Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs, holding the OSCE presidency in 2025, has called on Russia to implement an "unconditional ceasefire" following the latest large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities. Source: Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: The ministry highlighted that Russia's attacks on Kyiv and other cities resulted in the death of "dozens of people, including employees of Ukraine's emergency services, amid ongoing talks". "Our thoughts are with their loved ones. We urge Russia to agree to a full, unconditional ceasefire," it said. Background: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Russia's large-scale attack targeting Ukraine on the night of 5-6 June 2025, describing Moscow's actions as "barbaric". EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová shared her personal experience of the night under Russian attack in Kyiv, when she and her brother sought safety in a shelter. Following another large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian regions, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to intensify pressure on Moscow to end the war of aggression. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Egypt Independent
30-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egypt, Sweden hold 4th round of political talks in Cairo
Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ambassador Wael Hamed and Director General for Global Affairs at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Mikael Lindvall co-chaired the fourth round of political consultations between both countries here on Tuesday. During this round of talks, the Egyptian diplomat reviewed the progress of economic and investment cooperation, including ongoing preparations for the visit of the Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade to Cairo next month, as well as the 2nd session of the Egyptian-Swedish Business Forum on the sidelines of the visit. The talks also covered EU-Egypt Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, and Egypt's aspiration for Sweden's continued support to serve Egyptian interests within the European Union, including the disbursement of a €4 billion second tranche of a larger €7.4 billion macro-financial assistance (MFA) package. Meanwhile, the Swedish side hailed the volume of economic and investment cooperation between both countries, noting that over 250 Swedish companies are operating in Egypt and contributing to the advancement of the Egyptian economy. These companies also contribute to the growth of various Egyptian sectors, including healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and ICT industries, Swedish officials said, highlighting the role of Sweden's first telephone company 'Ericsson' in developing the 5G network in Egypt. During the talks, the two sides shared their views on a wide range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, including ongoing developments in the Middle East, especially in Gaza, as well as the situation in Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, Somalia, and the Horn of Africa. They also discussed the situation in the Red Sea, the latest developments of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, and a raft of multilateral issues, such as the role of international organizations and groupings in addressing global issues. The two sides agreed to continue exchanging high-level visits to boost Egyptian relations with European countries, especially in the Nordic region.
Middle East
30-04-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Egypt, Sweden hold 4th round of political talks in Cairo
CAIRO, April 29 (MENA) - Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ambassador Wael Hamed and Director General for Global Affairs at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Mikael Lindvall co-chaired the fourth round of political consultations between both countries here on Tuesday. During this round of talks, the Egyptian diplomat reviewed the progress of economic and investment cooperation, including ongoing preparations for the visit of the Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade to Cairo next month, as well as the 2nd session of the Egyptian-Swedish Business Forum on the sidelines of the visit. The talks also covered EU-Egypt Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, and Egypt's aspiration for Sweden's continued support to serve Egyptian interests within the European Union, including the disbursement of a €4 billion second tranche of a larger €7.4 billion macro-financial assistance (MFA) package. Meanwhile, the Swedish side hailed the volume of economic and investment cooperation between both countries, noting that over 250 Swedish companies are operating in Egypt and contributing to the advancement of the Egyptian economy. These companies also contribute to the growth of various Egyptian sectors, including healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and ICT industries, Swedish officials said, highlighting the role of Sweden's first telephone company 'Ericsson' in developing the 5G network in Egypt. During the talks, the two sides shared their views on a wide range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, including ongoing developments in the Middle East, especially in Gaza, as well as the situation in Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, Somalia, and the Horn of Africa. They also discussed the situation in the Red Sea, the latest developments of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, and a raft of multilateral issues, such as the role of international organizations and groupings in addressing global issues. The two sides agreed to continue exchanging high-level visits to boost Egyptian relations with European countries, especially in the Nordic region. (MENA) M A A/S R E
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Germany's incoming foreign minister invited to Ukraine by his counterpart
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has spoken about his first conversation with Johann Wadephul, who is expected to be appointed head of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Germany's new government. Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Sybiha noted that he had congratulated Wadephul on his nomination and, during their conversation, praised the leadership speech delivered the previous day by the incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Quote: "I informed Johann about the battlefield situation and Ukraine's peace efforts. I appreciate his consistent personal stance in favour of our shared principles, as well as his reaffirmation today that the next German government will maintain and strengthen its support for Ukraine." Details: Sybiha added that he had invited Wadephul to visit Ukraine on 9 May, when many EU foreign ministers are expected to come – which would be after the appointment of the new German government. Quote: "We are grateful to Germany for its principled support and look forward to working closely with the next government to restore a fair peace for Ukraine, strengthen European security and sovereignty, and protect our continent's stability." Background: On 28 April, the CDU party announced the names of its ministers in the new German government, which is projected to be led by party leader Friedrich Merz. Johann Wadephul, nominated for the post of foreign minister, has previously spoken in favour of allowing Ukraine to use German weapons against targets on Russian territory. He has also called for a reassessment of Germany's previous policy towards Russia. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
